Terminal 1 Igi Airport Shahdara Delhi Metro Route

टर्मिनल 1 आईजीआई एयरपोर्ट → शाहदरा
⇄ Reverse Route
📍 Quick Answer: Terminal 1 Igi Airport se Shahdara tak Delhi Metro mein approximately 62 minutes lagte hain, 24 stations se guzarte hue. Fare: ₹54 (Token) / ₹49 (Smart Card). 2 interchanges hain is route par.
💰 ₹54 Token
💳 ₹49 Smart Card
⏱ 62 min
🚉 24 stations
📍 25.3 km
🔄 2 interchanges
🌅 First: 5:30 AM
🌙 Last: 11:30 PM

📍 Route Overview

The Terminal 1 Igi Airport to Shahdara metro route is one of Delhi Metro's efficient connections, spanning 25.3 km in approximately 62 minutes. Commuters travel through 24 stations via the Magenta Line, Yellow Line, Red Line lines. A train change at 2 interchange stations is needed.

टर्मिनल 1 आईजीआई एयरपोर्ट से शाहदरा — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।

⏱ Distance & Travel Time

The total travel time from Terminal 1 Igi Airport to Shahdara by Delhi Metro is approximately 62 minutes, covering a distance of 25.3 km.

This route requires 2 interchanges. Please allow an additional 3–5 minutes per interchange for platform change and waiting time. Total estimated journey time including interchange: approximately 70 minutes.

📍 Terminal 1 Igi Airport → Shahdara Route Map

🗺️ Terminal 1 Igi Airport → Shahdara — Delhi Metro Route Map
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💰 Fare Details

The metro fare from Terminal 1 Igi Airport to Shahdara is calculated based on the distance of 25.3 km as per the DMRC fare chart (w.e.f. August 2025).

Ticket TypeFareNotes
Token / QR Code₹54Buy at counter, token machine, or DMRC app
Smart Card₹4910% discount on token fare
Smart Card Off-Peak₹3920% off (off-peak hours)
Holiday / Sunday₹54Same as token fare
Tourist Card (1 Day)₹200Unlimited rides — valid from first trip
Tourist Card (3 Days)₹500Unlimited rides for 3 consecutive days
Children (under 3 yrs)FreeMust be accompanied by adult
⚠️ Ticketless Penalty₹250Always carry a valid ticket

🔄 Interchange Stations

You will need to change metro lines at the following 2 interchange stations on this journey:

Hauz Khas — Alight from Magenta Line Platform 3 · Board Yellow Line Platform 2 · 🚶 ~5 min walk
Kashmere Gate — Alight from Yellow Line Platform 2 · Board Red Line Platform 4 · 🚶 ~5 min walk

🚇 Metro Lines & Train Timings

🌅 First Train: 5:30 AM
🌙 Last Train: 11:30 PM
⏱ Frequency: 4-7 minutes
🌅 First Train: 5:15 AM
🌙 Last Train: 11:45 PM
⏱ Frequency: 3-5 minutes
🌅 First Train: 5:00 AM
🌙 Last Train: 11:30 PM
⏱ Frequency: 4-6 minutes

💡 Travel Tips

  • Check the direction board carefully at interchange stations.
  • Women-only coaches are at the front of every Delhi Metro train.
  • Download the official DMRC app for real-time train tracking and recharge.
  • Token machines accept ₹10, ₹20, ₹50 and ₹100 notes and coins.
  • At interchange stations, follow colour-coded signboards to find your next platform quickly.
  • Download the official DMRC app for real-time train tracking, recharge, and travel updates.

📋 Journey Summary

Terminal 1 Igi Airport to Shahdara at a glance: 2 interchanges, 24 stations on Magenta Line and Yellow Line and Red Line, roughly 62 minutes, ₹54 fare.

🚇 Related Metro Lines

🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List

Click (+) on any station for details
Terminal 1 Igi Airport टर्मिनल 1 आईजीआई एयरपोर्ट MAG Platform 1 → Towards BOTANICAL GARDEN
Shankar Vihar शंकर विहार MAG Platform 1 → Towards BOTANICAL GARDEN
Vasant Vihar वसंत विहार MAG Platform 1 → Towards BOTANICAL GARDEN
Munirka मुनिरका MAG Platform 1 → Towards BOTANICAL GARDEN
Rk Puram आरके पुरम MAG Platform 1 → Towards BOTANICAL GARDEN
Iit आईआईटी MAG Platform 1 → Towards BOTANICAL GARDEN
Hauz Khas हौज़ खास MAG Platform 3 → Towards BOTANICAL GARDEN
🔄 Change Line: MAGYEL
🚉 Get Down Here MAG Platform 3 → Towards Towards BOTANICAL GARDEN
🚶 Walk ~5 min to next platform
🚆 Board Here YEL Platform 2 → Towards Towards SAMAYPUR BADLI
Green Park ग्रीन पार्क YEL Platform 2 → Towards SAMAYPUR BADLI
Aiims एम्स YEL Platform 2 → Towards SAMAYPUR BADLI
Dilli Haat Ina दिल्ली हाट आईएनए YEL Platform 2 → Towards SAMAYPUR BADLI
Jor Bagh जोर बाग YEL Platform 2 → Towards SAMAYPUR BADLI
Lok Kalyan Marg लोक कल्याण मार्ग YEL Platform 2 → Towards SAMAYPUR BADLI
Seva Teerth (earlier Udyog Bhawan) सेवा तीर्थ (पूर्व उद्योग भवन) YEL Platform 2 → Towards SAMAYPUR BADLI
Central Secretariat सेंट्रल सेक्रेटेरिएट YEL Platform 2 → Towards SAMAYPUR BADLI
Patel Chowk पटेल चौक YEL Platform 2 → Towards SAMAYPUR BADLI
Rajiv Chowk राजीव चौक YEL Platform 2 → Towards SAMAYPUR BADLI
New Delhi नई दिल्ली YEL Platform 2 → Towards SAMAYPUR BADLI
Chawri Bazar चावड़ी बाज़ार YEL Platform 2 → Towards SAMAYPUR BADLI
Chandni Chowk चाँदनी चौक YEL Platform 2 → Towards SAMAYPUR BADLI
Kashmere Gate कश्मीरी गेट YEL Platform 2 → Towards SAMAYPUR BADLI
🔄 Change Line: YELRED
🚉 Get Down Here YEL Platform 2 → Towards Towards SAMAYPUR BADLI
🚶 Walk ~5 min to next platform
🚆 Board Here RED Platform 4 → Towards Towards SHAHEED STHAL (NEW BUS ADDA)
Shastri Park शास्त्री पार्क RED Platform 2 → Towards SHAHEED STHAL (NEW BUS ADDA)
Seelampur सीलमपुर RED Platform 2 → Towards SHAHEED STHAL (NEW BUS ADDA)
Welcome वेलकम RED Platform 2 → Towards SHAHEED STHAL (NEW BUS ADDA)
Shahdara शाहदरा RED Platform 2 → Towards SHAHEED STHAL (NEW BUS ADDA)

📍 Nearby Routes from Terminal 1 Igi Airport

🔍 Interactive Route Finder

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (25 questions)

The Delhi Metro route from Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Shahdara is via the Magenta Line, Yellow Line and Red Line. The journey covers 24 stations via the Magenta Line, Yellow Line and Red Line. Use the interactive route finder above to get step-by-step directions.

The Delhi Metro journey from Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Shahdara takes approximately 62 minutes. This estimate does not include waiting time at interchange stations.

The Delhi Metro fare from Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Shahdara is ₹54 for a token and ₹49 with a Smart Card (10% discount). The off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹39.

Yes — you need to change trains at 2 interchange stations. See the step-by-step route above.

The Delhi Metro route distance from Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Shahdara is approximately 25.3 km.

Using a Smart Card for the Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Shahdara journey saves ₹5 compared to a token. Smart Card: ₹49 vs Token: ₹54.

The last Delhi Metro train from Terminal 1 IGI Airport towards Shahdara is at approximately 11:30 PM on the Magenta Line. Plan your journey accordingly.

No. The Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Shahdara route requires 2 interchanges. Follow the colour-coded signboards.

Check the platform board at Terminal 1 IGI Airport for the train going towards Shahdara. Platform Platform No. 2 heads towards Towards start (2). Platform Platform No. 1 heads towards Towards end (1).

The reverse journey from Shahdara to Terminal 1 IGI Airport takes the same time (~62 min) and distance (25.3 km). The fare is also ₹54 (token) / ₹49 (Smart Card).

The Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Shahdara route has 2 interchanges. See the step-by-step section above for which stations to change at.

The best time to travel from Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Shahdara is before 8:00 AM or after 8:30 PM on weekdays to avoid peak-hour crowds. Off-peak also gives a Smart Card discount.

Use the Delhi Metro Route Finder on this page: enter Terminal 1 IGI Airport as source and Shahdara as destination for the optimal route, station count, travel time, fare, and interchange details.

No. Delhi Metro does not run at midnight. The last train from Terminal 1 IGI Airport towards Shahdara is at approximately 11:30 PM. For late-night travel, use pre-booked cabs or Delhi Night Bus.

Delhi Metro is one of the safest transit systems in India. The Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Shahdara route is covered by CISF security, CCTV at all stations, and dedicated women-only coaches on every train.

Yes. Every Delhi Metro train on the Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Shahdara route has at least one dedicated women-only coach at the front of the train, marked with a pink colour band.

Stations on the Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Shahdara route have lifts, ramps, tactile paths, and wheelchair assistance. Contact the Station Master for dedicated support.

The official DMRC app "Delhi Metro Rail" (Android and iOS) shows real-time schedules, platform numbers, and route maps for the Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Shahdara journey.

The off-peak Smart Card fare from Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Shahdara is ₹39. Off-peak hours are before 8:00 AM and after 8:00 PM on weekdays, and all day on Sundays and public holidays.

Yes. A Smart Card saves ₹5 on the Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Shahdara route (₹49 vs ₹54 token). Smart Cards also skip the token queue and offer off-peak discounts.

Bicycles are permitted on select routes during off-peak hours (before 8 AM and after 8 PM on weekdays, all day weekends) at no extra charge, subject to space availability.

Delhi Metro does not currently offer route-specific monthly passes for Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Shahdara. A Smart Card at ₹49 per trip is the most economical regular commuting option.

By taking Delhi Metro instead of a car, you save approximately 2.3 kg of CO₂ on the Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Shahdara journey (25.3 km). Metro emits ~89g CO₂/passenger-km vs ~210g for a private car.

The Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Shahdara route has 2 interchanges. The Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Shahdara route has 2 interchanges. See the step-by-step section above for which stations to change at.

Yes. On every train between Terminal 1 IGI Airport and Shahdara, the first coach in the direction of travel is reserved for women, marked with pink signage. Men may travel in it only while accompanying a woman, child, or senior/differently-abled passenger.

💡 Smart Travel Tips — Terminal 1 Igi Airport to Shahdara

⏰ Best Time to Travel
Avoid 8–10 AM and 5:30–8:30 PM peak hours. Travel before 8 AM or after 9 PM for a comfortable 62-minute journey. Sunday mornings are the least crowded.
💳 Smart Card Saves Money
Token fare: ₹54 · Smart Card: ₹49 (10% off)
Monthly savings: ₹2156 for daily commuters.
🚇 Platform Tips
Board from the front coaches at interchange stations — closest to exits. Off-peak Smart Card gives extra 20% discount before 8 AM and after 8 PM.
🌙 Last Train Alert
Last metro from Terminal 1 Igi Airport: 11:30 PM
Miss it? Book Ola/Uber from station exit or use DMRC helpline 155370.

🌱 Environmental Impact — Why Take the Metro?

Taking the Delhi Metro from Terminal 1 Igi Airport to Shahdara (25.3 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.

0.4g
🚇 Metro CO₂
per journey
3g
🚗 Car CO₂
per journey
2.6g
✅ CO₂ Saved
vs Car
₹5
💳 Smart Card
savings/trip
🌍 Metro vs Car: Taking the metro saves 2.6g CO₂ on this journey. Delhi Metro's electric fleet runs on ~30% renewable energy, making it one of India's greenest transit systems.  · 💳 Use a Smart Card to save an additional ₹5 (10% discount) on every trip.

Terminal 1 Igi Airport Metro Station (टर्मिनल 1 आईजीआई एयरपोर्ट मेट्रो स्टेशन) Shahdara Metro Station (शाहदरा मेट्रो स्टेशन)